Proclamation by Governor Cummins Urges Memorial Day Observance
Iowa Governor Albert B. Cummins calls on all residents to observe Wednesday May 30 as a day of solemn memorial for the heroic dead from the Civil War. The proclamation urges forsaking normal labor to honor union soldiers and sailors who preserved the republic. Des Moines May 21 1906 signed by Cummins and Secretary W B Martin.
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Cummins
Albert B. Cummins
State of
Iowa
Republic
Des Moines
Graves Decorated by DeMolay Commandery No 1
De Molay Commandery No 1 K T observed Ascension day by decorating 28 departed brothers at Greenwood Cemetery. A committee of Audrey Molis Thomas Watson and J K Miller placed flowers on their graves this year.
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de Molay Commandery
No. 1
K. T
Audrey Molis
Thomas Watson
J. K. Miller
Greenwood Cemetery
Homeseekers Excursions By Iowa Central Rail Lines
Iowa Central offers round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin Manitoba Saskatchewan and Canadian northwest. First and third Tuesdays monthly cover south southeast west and southwest regions. Fare is one fare plus 90 cents with liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates contact agents or A B Cutts P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Iowa Central
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Thetas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Northwest
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Mina
Death of Walter Sherry After Prolonged Illness
Walter Sherry 42 of Muscatine and longtime resident died at 511 East Fourth Street at 6 pm from dropsy after months of declining health. Survived by wife, two brothers, four sisters. funeral 9 am Saturday at St Matthias Church conducted by Father Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sherry
East Fourth Street
Mr. Sherry
Muscatine
Thomas Sherry
Eskridge
Kansas
John Sherry
Thomas Martin
F. M. Cooper
Jennie Edwards
Kate Sherry
St. Matthias Church
Father Leonard
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Sold At Havercamp’s
Everyday use advised for cuts and injuries to stop bleeding and aid healing. Sold at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Havercamp
Prescription Drug Store
Social Roundup From Fairport Ridge May Weekend
Fairport Ridge residents share visits with Muscatine friends and relatives. Frank Feastal family and Violet visited Red Wood and Muscatine callers included Herman Budzene Nellie Budzene John Kemper Esther Kemper and Mrs. Fred Schellhorn. Verna Gatton spent weekend with grandparents D Gatton then returned to Muscatine.
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Fairport Ridge
Frank Feastal
Violet
Grete
Red Wood
Verna Gatton
D. Gatton
Muscatine
Herman Budzene
Nellie Budzene
John Kemper
Esther
Fred Schellhorn
North Prairie Social Notes and Local Updates
May 24 update says Mrs. John Jugenheimer is able to be up again after illness. The Padeski Chamberlain chairvar attendees will hold an ice cream supper at Alf Armstrong’s Friday night. Children's Day is set for June 19 at North Prairie church. Den O Keefe from Kansas City visits his father for a couple of weeks. Swan Anderson sold his horse Jas per Tuesday to buyers.
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North Prairie
John Jugenheimer
Padeski- Chamberlain
Alf. Armstrong
North Prairie Church
den. O'Keefe
Kansas City
Swan Anderson
Jasper
Redmen Win City Park Use For Fourth Celebration
Aldermen grant Weed Park use to the local Redmen for the Fourth of July with permission to sell soft drinks but no intoxicants. The council removes exclusive rights and requires responsible upkeep, possibly a bond, to cover park conditions.
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Lodge of
Redmen
Weed Park
Two sewer bids awarded to R. K. Smith in city council session
The council awarded Sub-Sewer District No. 14 in Main District No. 1 and Sub-Sewer District No. 2 in Main District No. 3 to lowest bidder R. K. Smith. Korneman and Wingerter trailed. Stolzenau protested a sidewalk contract. The meeting also addressed trees, land transfers, riprap plans, and various permits.
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R. K. Smith
A. Korneman
Smith
Ald. Holmes
Peter Wingerter
Stolzenau
Ald. Diercks
Herman Stolsenau
Diercks
August Schultz
Kneese
City Recorder
Busch Street
John Weltz
Weltz
Col. Durham
Ald. Bartemeier
U. S
Rock Island
Asthalter
Bartemeier
Horan
Ryan
Shellabarger Remains Arrive for Funeral in Letts
The body of E. E. Shellabarger, who died Saturday night in Phoenix Arizona, arrived last night at Letts and was taken in charge by relatives. The funeral will be held Sunday morning at Letts with Rev. Brooks officiating at the Methodist church. Masons will conduct the interment at the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Shellabarger
Phoenix
Arizona
Letts
Rev. Brooks
Methodist Church
Masons
Maher Released After Insufficient Evidence
John Maher, arrested for breaking and entering several East Hill businesses, was bound over to district court but released after a preliminary hearing. Judge Howe ruled the evidence insufficient to justify continued detention despite a $250 bond set at the hearing.
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John Maher
District Court
East Hill
Justice Howe
Presbyterian Church Considers Steam Heating Plan
The church board met in the parlors to discuss heating the church by steam. After deliberation the issue was referred to a committee for investigation and report at the next meeting. The panel includes Dr. E. H. King Dr. J. T. Martin and B. Kemper.
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Ald. Kneese
Kile
Ald. Diercks
J. R. Nisly
Ald. Richards
William Welk
Mulberry Street
Ald. van Zyl
O’brien
Ald. Sanders
E. A. Ozilvie
Fourth and
Chestnut Streets
Henry Heinz
Ald
Bartemeier
Conrad Schenkel
E. E. Davidson
City Hall
Logan Street
St. Mary’s Cemetery
The
Presbyterian Church
E. H. King
J. T. Martin
B. Kemper
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East Second Street
GOV. Cummins
W. B. Martin
Secretary of State
Knight Templars
Rus
Chad Cen
Jacob Fisch & Sons
Thompson Bros
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
SC Tanily
National Biscuit Company
PBSC
Privi
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Bond
Council
Col
Durham
Shellabarger
Maher
Board of
Journal
J. H. C. Petersen’s Sons
Davenport
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Marshalltown
G. M. Titus
Lowa Avenue
West Third Street
Enquire
Lawn Avenue
I. Linn Hoopes
Wittich Bros
O. L. Foster
West Seventh Street
Wilson Shoe Store
Globe Restaurant
Joe Bilky
N. Rosenberger
Col. Horton
North Oak Street
J. H. Munroe & Son
Sam Berger
Enquirers
Ella W. Thompson
H. W. Zeidler
Care Journal
Iown Avenue
Muscatine County
Railroad Station
Johnson County
Muscatine City
H. D. Horst
West Second St
SUPT
2Nd St
Insurance
J. Bridgeman & Son
Pioneer Insurance and Real Estate Agency of
W. Second Street
Iowa Avenue
BEE Supplies
Mulberry St. Muscatine
G. W. Lindle & Son
Palmist
Scott House
Denver
Spokane
Pacific Coast
Boyd Transfer Co
Cherbough
West Liberty
Gibson
Nelson
Cedar Street
Mulberry St
Leo H. Hirsch Button Co. Factory
H. Journal
Moser College
Chicago
Cilean Rags
East Seventh Street
Claus Kol
G. A. Riemcke
Reliance Loan Co
F. A. Platt
J. Res
Pine St
Fromage D’isigne
Fromage de Brie
Neufchatel
Alfred Linder
4Th Slough
West Second Street
Third Street
Bettendorf Steel Car Works
Bettendorf
R. S. Rice
Nichols, Iowa
Moler Barber College
Ill
Coyne Bros
New York
St. Louis
Joe Bisissi
E. Second Street
Tornado Insurance
Life Insurance
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